Doorstop

Object/Artifact

Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Doorstop

Entry/Object ID

SS.63.280

Description

Door stop: standing countryman figure, in broad-brimmed hat, belted jacket, with bill-hook for hedge trimming in belt, breeches and gaiters, small axe under left arm, and pipe in mouth; at figure's feet, spaniel-like dog looks up at its master; figure rests against tree, which provides lifting handle; on half-round lead-weighted base.

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Unknown

Attribution

Maker

Date made

circa 1830

Other Names and Numbers

Other Number

SP 6273

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Height

14-1/2 in

Width

9 in

Depth

2-1/4 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 14 1/2 x 9 x 2 1/4 in. (36.8 x 22.9 x 5.7 cm)

Material

brass

General Notes

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Sunnyside, Parlor